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I have a "rough fracture" to the bone at the tip of my thumb. my doctor recommended a splint but isn't helping. it's worsened. can it be casted?
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Yes: Yes it can but a splint for a fracture @ the tip of the thumb will effect the same result. Maybe he suggested a splint so u could wash and bathe then put the splint back on.Also if your fx. Will heal w/ either tx. You are less likely to have stiffness in the other joints about your thumb...( also called "tuft" fx. Of distal phalanx).
Answered 10/24/2013
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TUFT fracture(guess): Not "rough" fracture, the tuft is the very tip of the distal phalanx, you have the similat structure at the tip of your thumb and all fingers ( and toes). Ask for a different splint. Often these hurt for a few weeks, are sensative to touch but heal well in 6-8 weeks. After the first few weeks splinting may not be needed and often the splint can be off for sedentary activity-but ask ur doctor!
Answered 10/31/2013
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